Saudi Aramco is optimistic about prospects oil demand
According to the President of Saudi Aramco Amin al-Nasser, the demand for oil this year will grow. He noted that his increase is already noticeable now - especially actively raw materials are purchased in Asian countries. In the second half of the year, the level of demand for oil will be higher than in first, says al-Nasser - in his estimate, by next winter he can rise to 99 million b / d. The head of the corporation announced his forecast in interview with a local TV channel. Saudi Aramco's financial report for 2020 was recently released. which showed a drop in its net profit by 44% in comparison with the results of 2019. This figure was $ 49 billion (a year previously - $ 88.2 billion), due to the consequences of the spread Covid-19. According to some analysts, with such a significant it was the first time the company faced a decrease in income. Concerning the oil giant lost the lead in the list of the most profitable companies that passed to Apple.